Three Elements of Human Trafficking
In essence, for human trafficking to occur, a trafficker will:
- commit at least one act against another person, such as recruiting
- by using at least one means, such as violence
- for the purpose of exploiting that other person for financial gain or material benefit
Act + Means + Purpose = Human Trafficking
Act | Means | Purpose |
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The trafficker must commit one or more of the following acts:
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Using one or more of the following means:
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For the purpose of exploitation in one or more of the following forms:
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